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- This invention relates to improvements in a vehicle cover. More particularly, the present channeled retractable vehicle cover creates vehicle cover that has accordion channels. The cover can be expanded and retracted to cover a vehicle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,438,158 issued Apr. 15, 1969 to D. F. Kane discloses a Car Pod.
- the car pod has a flexible skin and has a front area that hinges on a rigid tubular frame to provide an opening for the vehicle. While this patent provides a covering for a parked vehicle the overall volume of the covering remains essentially the same regardless of the presence of a vehicle in the car pod.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,013,079 issued May 7, 1991 to Chao-Chuan Ho discloses a Telescopically-Operated Vehicle Canopy.
- the telescopically-operated vehicle canopy has a flexible covering on a plurality of tubular ribs.
- the ribs all pivot from a central axis to create a half-circular shell. While this provides a covering for a vehicle, the soft shell provides a high shell with additional volume above the vehicle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,044,132 issued Sep. 3, 1991 to John T. Marman discloses a Vehicle Protective Cover Assembly.
- the cover assembly provides a vehicle shelter with a lifting mechanism that lifts the entire enclosure at the front of the vehicle so the vehicle can drive under the cover. The cover can then be lowered over the parked vehicle. While this patent discloses a vehicle cover, the cover has the same volume regardless of the presence of the vehicle and further requires a clearance above the vehicle to clear the open cover.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,516,822 issued on Feb. 11, 2003 to John E. Schlier discloses a Portable Canopy for use with Motor Vehicles.
- the vehicle canopy is a trapezoidal skin over a tubular frame and provides an opening at one end for a vehicle to enter. While this patent is a vehicle cover, the cover requires essentially the same volume regardless of the vehicle being parked under the cover or absent.
- the proposed retractable vehicle cover provides the solution with vehicle cover that can be placed in an outside area and can be quickly deployed to cover a vehicle to provide protection.
- the cover can be sized and fabricated to provide protection to a number of different vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles etc.
- the enclosure can be fabricated to accommodate generic sized vehicles and can also be sized for a specific vehicle. This allows for standard or custom enclosures depending upon the need of the vehicle owner.
- the cover can be used for temporary deployable structure for camping, hunting and military use.
- the telescoping enclosure allows the enclosure to retract and occupy a small footprint when the vehicle is not in the cover.
- the telescoping shell components individually retract, telescope or accordion into each other. It is contemplated that there can be four sections, but as few as two, to more than four sections can be used depending upon the length of the vehicle and the amount of space remaining after the enclosure retracts.
- the power mechanism can be similar to a garage door opener where a wireless or wired remote control is used. This allows a driver to open the vehicle cover as they approach, drive the vehicle into the enclosure and then press the remote button to have the vehicle enclosed and protected.
- the seal not only protect from wind and rain, but also from rodents and insects that can accumulate in a vehicle if it is left unattended for a continued period of time.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover in an extended orientation with a vehicle enclosed in the cover.
- FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover in a retracted orientation with a vehicle partially enclosed in the cover.
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle enclosure.
- FIG. 4 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel side.
- FIG. 5 shows cross-section of a corner of a panel cover.
- FIG. 6 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel corner.
- FIG. 7 shows a detail of a bottom rail guide.
- FIG. 8 shows a detail of the interlocking sections alternative design.
- FIG. 9 shows a cover section
- FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of an entry door.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover 19 in an extended orientation with a vehicle enclosed in the cover
- FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover in a retracted orientation 18 with a vehicle 17 partially enclosed in the cover.
- the extended orientation provides protection to the entire vehicle 17 from the elements and creates a temporary garage structure around the vehicle 17 .
- a plurality of panels 32 , 31 and 30 extend and retract from the base housing 33 .
- the height of the enclosure can be a standard height for generic vehicles or can be sized to a particular vehicle height and width.
- the last or smallest panel 30 must be sized to clear the roof of the vehicle 17 without making contact or rubbing on the top of the vehicle 17 , with additional clearance considerations for the weight of the panels and any snow load that may be present on the panels.
- the enclosure may include a heater and or air conditioner 34 cooling system.
- the moving panels 30 , 31 and 32 have wheels 22 that allow the panels to roll along the ground. It is also contemplated that the wheels can roll in a track or guide.
- the embodiment in FIG. 1 shows an optional access door 21 .
- the access door 21 to allows a person to access the driver and or passenger door when the enclosure 19 covers the vehicle 17 . Often a vehicle owner may need something in the vehicle, and rather than retract the cover 19 to gain access to the interior of the vehicle 17 , an access door 21 in one or more panels can be opened to allow access to the door of the vehicle 17 .
- the end rollers 25 are powered, by a powered electrically actuated wheel where the wheels are driven to move not only the section that is powered, but closes and opens all the abutted sections.
- the fixed base housing 33 can have a solar panel 35 that can charge batteries to allow the cover 19 to be self-contained and operate without an external power supply.
- the retractable vehicle cover, 19 can be completely or partially opened to allow the vehicle 17 to enter the cover.
- the retractable vehicle cover, 19 needs to be sufficiently retracted to allow the door(s) of the vehicle 17 to open without contacting the sides of the retractable vehicle cover 19 panel(s).
- one static 33 and three moving panels 30 , 31 and 32 are shown, but as few as one static section and one moving panel section is contemplated as well as one static panel or many moving panels or necessary to create an extremely compact design are contemplated.
- the panels can be manually pulled apart and pushed into a retracted orientation.
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle enclosure 19 .
- a base housing 33 that is stationary and can be mounted or secured to the ground or hard surface.
- a plurality of panels 32 , 31 and 30 extend and retract from the base housing 33 .
- This embodiment shows wheel or casters 22 connected to the bottom of the movable panels 30 - 32 .
- a skirt or bottom flashing 23 is shown between the wheels 22 .
- the skirt is placed on the outside of the wheels 22 to protect the wheels from dust and from physical elements like sticks from falling into the area where the wheels 22 track.
- the end doors are shown as pocket door(s) 40 that can slide down tracks 41 to for a more compact enclosure. Additionally, the structure can collapse vertically 15 and/or horizontally 16 .
- the base housing 33 can have a pivoting base to the channel system for driveways that are not level to allow the counter flashing to seal for areas that are not level.
- pocket doors are shown and described, other types of doors are contemplated, including but not limited to roll up door assembly installed at the top/end of panel 30 , zippered polyethylene flap, a folding vertical piston assisted door as well as other options.
- Housing 33 is anchored there can be a solid frame on the bottom three sides, the channel of that housing that provide square rigidity to the subsequent panels 32 - 30 .
- This structure is an assembly with unique support and rigidity that assure a tight seal at each panel.
- the power mechanism 49 can be similar to a garage door opener where a wireless or wired remote control is used. This allows a driver to open the vehicle cover as they approach, drive the vehicle into the enclosure and then press the remote button to have the vehicle enclosed and protected. Springs or other extension mechanism push the panel sections 30 - 32 apart, and the power mechanism can be a cable that is retracted to overcome the spring forces that extend the sections 30 - 32 . While this particular open and close mechanism is disclosed, other gear and hydraulic mechanisms are contemplated that will accomplish a similar result. Another contemplated mechanism is utilizing an electric powered/actuating wheels (furthermost wheels to pull and push) to operate the device to open and retract the assembly as another possibility. Optionally the retraction device may be placed on the side(s), top or bottom. Electric actuated wheels are also contemplated.
- FIG. 4 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel side
- FIG. 6 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel corner.
- the top 51 and side 50 of each movable panel has a side or counter flashing system that eliminates water and dust from intrusion into the shelter/vehicle cover.
- the counter flashing may include a butyl type tape 57 or other elastomeric sealing system to prevent intrusion under and around the counter flashing 52 , 53 .
- the top 51 of each panel can be radiuses, arches or a pitch for snow loading and to drain any liquids or rain from collecting in the top 51 of the panel(s).
- FIG. 5 shows cross-section of a corner of a panel cover.
- the extrusion can be an anodized aluminum extrusion or plastic extrusion.
- the horizontal walls 63 and 64 retain a cover section 65 .
- the cover or skin section 65 can be a variety of materials in the preferred embodiment this is a plastic such as polycarbonate, but other materials like fiberglass, waterproof cardboard, ABS, PVC and polymer are contemplated.
- An optional insulation 66 is also contemplated to maintain a temperature within the cover. With insulation 66 a heater or air conditioner can be integrated into the enclosure to maintain a temperature or heat or cool the vehicle within the enclosure prior to a person entering the enclosure or vehicle.
- the preferred embodiment is anodized aluminum construction for quick manufacturing & minimal cost, pieces can be manufactured & bent to desired angles.
- Other frame options include plastic frames which can be built with a plastic molded skin and frame monolithically.
- the system shows flashing 53 that counter flashes itself to adjacent panels on the top and sides. This system of flashing also hooks adjacent sections to push and pull adjacent sections.
- Optional tubular structural components 60 provides additional structural strength to the top and or side panels.
- Angle members 56 join structural members.
- One contemplated jointing mechanism is with fasteners 54 that can be used to join sections. The use of removable fasteners 54 allows the system to be shipped in a flatter container and then assembled where the retractable vehicle cover will be installed.
- the top 51 and side panels 50 can be fabricated from polycarbonate, glass or other materials.
- the side and or top panels are further bonded with a sealant 58 between the side 50 /top 51 panels and the “L” angle 56 components.
- a sealant 58 between the side 50 /top 51 panels and the “L” angle 56 components.
- it uses a tubular steel frame, but high strength plastic alternatives or other composites are also contemplated.
- the system will be made out of anodized aluminum, plastic injection molded, a square tube steel or plastic square or other composite material for the frame and steel for the channel/rail system. While these materials are disclosed, other materials are contemplated based on strength and cost.
- FIG. 7 shows a detail of a bottom rail guide.
- Each rail includes a male 79 and female 77 element(s) where the male element 79 engages into a female element 78 is another rail 76 .
- This alternative design shows another embodiment, but other embodiments with bearing or other low sliding or rolling resistance systems are contemplated.
- the upper horizontal supports can also serve as additional guide rods.
- FIG. 8 shows a detail of the interlocking sections alternative design. These interlocking sections 70 and 71 have rounded sections 72 and 73 that engage in complimentary rounded recesses 75 . While rounded interlocking sections are shown, dovetail or similar interlocking sections are contemplated that would provide a similar engagement and function.
- the enclosure can be fabricated in a non-channeled/polyethylene clad option for appropriate environments.
- the enclosure has a method to lock the enclosure for rigidity to prevent movement by wind, this budget option may be open and closed manually.
- the system can be clad in sheet metal, polyethylene, polymers, composite, polycarbonates, or fabric as an alternative's to glass. It is also contemplated that a heater and or air conditioning unit can be added to the structure to maintain a constant temperature in the enclosure to prevent thermal damage.
- FIG. 9 shows a cover section.
- the bottom of the section uses the interconnecting members 80 shown and described in FIG. 7 .
- the sides and top of the enclosure uses bent or curved members 81 R and 81 L.
- These two pieces 81 R and 81 L could be a single piece, can be two mirror pieces, or two curved pieces with a unique horizontal span and unique vertical fillers. This configuration allows for all the sections to use common curved sides.
- fillers or structural elements 82 can be used to strengthen the section and erect additional telescoping rail systems.
- the skin system is preferably from polycarbonate panels that are bent to follow frame, another contemplated embodiment is with modular plastic injection molded plastics, waterproof cardboard, polymers and composites. Flashing 19 is shown sealing an end or edge of the cover section.
- FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of an entry door.
- This door is a roll-up door with multiple plastic/vinyl, composite, polymers, metal based sections 95 that are guided or tracked from the sides 91 R, 91 L.
- the bottom can have a seal 90 to prevent air flow under the door.
- the sectional elements 95 are rolled on a spool 92 .
- a motor 94 and transmission 93 can lift and lower the multiple sections 95 .
- the door can be controlled with a remote or with a wired button on the unit or at a distal location.
- retractable vehicle cover for a car is shown and described in the figures and description, it should be understood that the retractable vehicle cover can be utilized for cover vehicles from cars, trucks, boats, ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles to large recreational vehicles etc.
- the portable system can also be used for other purposes such as portable expanding structures that can protect people from snow, sand, storms and inclement weather that normal tents cannot protect against especially with insulation option and interior heaters/cooling systems.
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- This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/373,877 filed Aug. 11, 2016 the entire contents of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.
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- This invention relates to improvements in a vehicle cover. More particularly, the present channeled retractable vehicle cover creates vehicle cover that has accordion channels. The cover can be expanded and retracted to cover a vehicle.
- Many people live in houses apartment or other dwellings that do not have a garage or the person may not have room in their garage and must park a vehicle outside. There is a need for a vehicle cover that can be placed in an outside area and can be quickly deployed to cover a vehicle to provide protection. A number of patents and or publications have been made to address these issues. Exemplary examples of patents and or publication that try to address this/these problem(s) are identified and discussed below.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,438,158 issued Apr. 15, 1969 to D. F. Kane discloses a Car Pod. The car pod has a flexible skin and has a front area that hinges on a rigid tubular frame to provide an opening for the vehicle. While this patent provides a covering for a parked vehicle the overall volume of the covering remains essentially the same regardless of the presence of a vehicle in the car pod.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,013,079 issued May 7, 1991 to Chao-Chuan Ho discloses a Telescopically-Operated Vehicle Canopy. The telescopically-operated vehicle canopy has a flexible covering on a plurality of tubular ribs. The ribs all pivot from a central axis to create a half-circular shell. While this provides a covering for a vehicle, the soft shell provides a high shell with additional volume above the vehicle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,044,132 issued Sep. 3, 1991 to John T. Marman discloses a Vehicle Protective Cover Assembly. The cover assembly provides a vehicle shelter with a lifting mechanism that lifts the entire enclosure at the front of the vehicle so the vehicle can drive under the cover. The cover can then be lowered over the parked vehicle. While this patent discloses a vehicle cover, the cover has the same volume regardless of the presence of the vehicle and further requires a clearance above the vehicle to clear the open cover.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,516,822 issued on Feb. 11, 2003 to John E. Schlier discloses a Portable Canopy for use with Motor Vehicles. The vehicle canopy is a trapezoidal skin over a tubular frame and provides an opening at one end for a vehicle to enter. While this patent is a vehicle cover, the cover requires essentially the same volume regardless of the vehicle being parked under the cover or absent.
- What is needed is a vehicle cover that has overlapping rigid sections that are retracted or deployed to cover a vehicle. The proposed retractable vehicle cover provides the solution with vehicle cover that can be placed in an outside area and can be quickly deployed to cover a vehicle to provide protection.
- It is an object of the channeled retractable vehicle cover that provides protection to a vehicle. The cover can be sized and fabricated to provide protection to a number of different vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles etc. The enclosure can be fabricated to accommodate generic sized vehicles and can also be sized for a specific vehicle. This allows for standard or custom enclosures depending upon the need of the vehicle owner. The cover can be used for temporary deployable structure for camping, hunting and military use.
- It is an object of the channeled retractable vehicle cover to provide a fairly rigid shell to protect from objects falling on the cover and also to protect from snow loads. While the enclosure is intended to protect a vehicle that is placed in an outside area, it can also be installed in a garage to provide protection from dust or from people rubbing against the enclosed vehicle.
- It is another object of the channeled retractable vehicle cover to be telescoping to extend or retract. The telescoping enclosure allows the enclosure to retract and occupy a small footprint when the vehicle is not in the cover. The telescoping shell components individually retract, telescope or accordion into each other. It is contemplated that there can be four sections, but as few as two, to more than four sections can be used depending upon the length of the vehicle and the amount of space remaining after the enclosure retracts.
- It is another object of the channeled retractable vehicle cover to have an access door to allow a person to access the driver and or passenger door when the enclosure covers the vehicle. Often a vehicle owner may need something in the vehicle, and rather than retract the cover to gain access to the interior of the vehicle, an access door in one or more panels can be opened to allow access to the door of the vehicle.
- It is another object of the channeled retractable vehicle cover to be powered to retract and extend. The power mechanism can be similar to a garage door opener where a wireless or wired remote control is used. This allows a driver to open the vehicle cover as they approach, drive the vehicle into the enclosure and then press the remote button to have the vehicle enclosed and protected.
- It is still another object of the channeled retractable vehicle cover, to have seals to provide protection from the elements. The seal not only protect from wind and rain, but also from rodents and insects that can accumulate in a vehicle if it is left unattended for a continued period of time.
- Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover in an extended orientation with a vehicle enclosed in the cover. -
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover in a retracted orientation with a vehicle partially enclosed in the cover. -
FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle enclosure. -
FIG. 4 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel side. -
FIG. 5 shows cross-section of a corner of a panel cover. -
FIG. 6 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel corner. -
FIG. 7 shows a detail of a bottom rail guide. -
FIG. 8 shows a detail of the interlocking sections alternative design. -
FIG. 9 shows a cover section. -
FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of an entry door. -
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the channeledretractable vehicle cover 19 in an extended orientation with a vehicle enclosed in the cover andFIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the channeled retractable vehicle cover in a retractedorientation 18 with avehicle 17 partially enclosed in the cover. The extended orientation provides protection to theentire vehicle 17 from the elements and creates a temporary garage structure around thevehicle 17. There is abase housing 33 that is stationary and can be mounted or secured to the ground or hard surface. A plurality ofpanels base housing 33. The height of the enclosure can be a standard height for generic vehicles or can be sized to a particular vehicle height and width. The last orsmallest panel 30 must be sized to clear the roof of thevehicle 17 without making contact or rubbing on the top of thevehicle 17, with additional clearance considerations for the weight of the panels and any snow load that may be present on the panels. The enclosure may include a heater and orair conditioner 34 cooling system. - The moving
panels wheels 22 that allow the panels to roll along the ground. It is also contemplated that the wheels can roll in a track or guide. The embodiment inFIG. 1 shows anoptional access door 21. Theaccess door 21 to allows a person to access the driver and or passenger door when theenclosure 19 covers thevehicle 17. Often a vehicle owner may need something in the vehicle, and rather than retract thecover 19 to gain access to the interior of thevehicle 17, anaccess door 21 in one or more panels can be opened to allow access to the door of thevehicle 17. In one contemplated embodiment, theend rollers 25 are powered, by a powered electrically actuated wheel where the wheels are driven to move not only the section that is powered, but closes and opens all the abutted sections. The fixedbase housing 33 can have asolar panel 35 that can charge batteries to allow thecover 19 to be self-contained and operate without an external power supply. - The retractable vehicle cover, 19 can be completely or partially opened to allow the
vehicle 17 to enter the cover. The retractable vehicle cover, 19 needs to be sufficiently retracted to allow the door(s) of thevehicle 17 to open without contacting the sides of theretractable vehicle cover 19 panel(s). - In the embodiment shown, one static 33 and three moving
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FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the channeledretractable vehicle enclosure 19. There is abase housing 33 that is stationary and can be mounted or secured to the ground or hard surface. A plurality ofpanels base housing 33. This embodiment shows wheel orcasters 22 connected to the bottom of the movable panels 30-32. A skirt or bottom flashing 23 is shown between thewheels 22. In another contemplated embodiment, the skirt is placed on the outside of thewheels 22 to protect the wheels from dust and from physical elements like sticks from falling into the area where thewheels 22 track. The end doors are shown as pocket door(s) 40 that can slide down tracks 41 to for a more compact enclosure. Additionally, the structure can collapse vertically 15 and/or horizontally 16. - It is also contemplated that the
base housing 33 can have a pivoting base to the channel system for driveways that are not level to allow the counter flashing to seal for areas that are not level. - While pocket doors are shown and described, other types of doors are contemplated, including but not limited to roll up door assembly installed at the top/end of
panel 30, zippered polyethylene flap, a folding vertical piston assisted door as well as other options. -
Housing 33 is anchored there can be a solid frame on the bottom three sides, the channel of that housing that provide square rigidity to the subsequent panels 32-30. This structure is an assembly with unique support and rigidity that assure a tight seal at each panel. - This figure also shows a power open and
close mechanism 49. Thepower mechanism 49 can be similar to a garage door opener where a wireless or wired remote control is used. This allows a driver to open the vehicle cover as they approach, drive the vehicle into the enclosure and then press the remote button to have the vehicle enclosed and protected. Springs or other extension mechanism push the panel sections 30-32 apart, and the power mechanism can be a cable that is retracted to overcome the spring forces that extend the sections 30-32. While this particular open and close mechanism is disclosed, other gear and hydraulic mechanisms are contemplated that will accomplish a similar result. Another contemplated mechanism is utilizing an electric powered/actuating wheels (furthermost wheels to pull and push) to operate the device to open and retract the assembly as another possibility. Optionally the retraction device may be placed on the side(s), top or bottom. Electric actuated wheels are also contemplated. -
FIG. 4 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel side andFIG. 6 shows a detail view of a portion of a panel corner. The top 51 andside 50 of each movable panel has a side or counter flashing system that eliminates water and dust from intrusion into the shelter/vehicle cover. The counter flashing may include abutyl type tape 57 or other elastomeric sealing system to prevent intrusion under and around the counter flashing 52, 53. The top 51 of each panel can be radiuses, arches or a pitch for snow loading and to drain any liquids or rain from collecting in the top 51 of the panel(s). -
FIG. 5 shows cross-section of a corner of a panel cover. In this embodiment, there is an extruded corner with an “F” cross-section with vertical avertical side wall 62 and twohorizontal walls horizontal walls cover section 65. The cover orskin section 65 can be a variety of materials in the preferred embodiment this is a plastic such as polycarbonate, but other materials like fiberglass, waterproof cardboard, ABS, PVC and polymer are contemplated. Anoptional insulation 66 is also contemplated to maintain a temperature within the cover. With insulation 66 a heater or air conditioner can be integrated into the enclosure to maintain a temperature or heat or cool the vehicle within the enclosure prior to a person entering the enclosure or vehicle. - The preferred embodiment is anodized aluminum construction for quick manufacturing & minimal cost, pieces can be manufactured & bent to desired angles. Other frame options include plastic frames which can be built with a plastic molded skin and frame monolithically.
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FIG. 6 , the system shows flashing 53 that counter flashes itself to adjacent panels on the top and sides. This system of flashing also hooks adjacent sections to push and pull adjacent sections. Optional tubularstructural components 60 provides additional structural strength to the top and or side panels.Angle members 56 join structural members. One contemplated jointing mechanism is withfasteners 54 that can be used to join sections. The use ofremovable fasteners 54 allows the system to be shipped in a flatter container and then assembled where the retractable vehicle cover will be installed. - In one contemplated embodiment, the top 51 and
side panels 50 can be fabricated from polycarbonate, glass or other materials. The side and or top panels are further bonded with asealant 58 between theside 50/top 51 panels and the “L”angle 56 components. In the embodiments shown it uses a tubular steel frame, but high strength plastic alternatives or other composites are also contemplated. - In the preferred embodiment, the system will be made out of anodized aluminum, plastic injection molded, a square tube steel or plastic square or other composite material for the frame and steel for the channel/rail system. While these materials are disclosed, other materials are contemplated based on strength and cost.
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FIG. 7 shows a detail of a bottom rail guide. Each rail includes a male 79 and female 77 element(s) where the male element 79 engages into afemale element 78 is another rail 76. This alternative design shows another embodiment, but other embodiments with bearing or other low sliding or rolling resistance systems are contemplated. The upper horizontal supports can also serve as additional guide rods. -
FIG. 8 shows a detail of the interlocking sections alternative design. These interlockingsections sections rounded recesses 75. While rounded interlocking sections are shown, dovetail or similar interlocking sections are contemplated that would provide a similar engagement and function. - While interlocking channels are disclosed, it is also contemplated that the enclosure can be fabricated in a non-channeled/polyethylene clad option for appropriate environments. In this embodiment, the enclosure has a method to lock the enclosure for rigidity to prevent movement by wind, this budget option may be open and closed manually.
- In the embodiments shown, the system can be clad in sheet metal, polyethylene, polymers, composite, polycarbonates, or fabric as an alternative's to glass. It is also contemplated that a heater and or air conditioning unit can be added to the structure to maintain a constant temperature in the enclosure to prevent thermal damage.
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FIG. 9 shows a cover section. The bottom of the section uses the interconnectingmembers 80 shown and described inFIG. 7 . The sides and top of the enclosure uses bent orcurved members 81 R and 81 L. These twopieces structural elements 82 can be used to strengthen the section and erect additional telescoping rail systems. The skin system is preferably from polycarbonate panels that are bent to follow frame, another contemplated embodiment is with modular plastic injection molded plastics, waterproof cardboard, polymers and composites. Flashing 19 is shown sealing an end or edge of the cover section. -
FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of an entry door. This door is a roll-up door with multiple plastic/vinyl, composite, polymers, metal basedsections 95 that are guided or tracked from thesides 91 R, 91 L. The bottom can have aseal 90 to prevent air flow under the door. Thesectional elements 95 are rolled on aspool 92. Amotor 94 andtransmission 93 can lift and lower themultiple sections 95. The door can be controlled with a remote or with a wired button on the unit or at a distal location. - While a retractable vehicle cover for a car is shown and described in the figures and description, it should be understood that the retractable vehicle cover can be utilized for cover vehicles from cars, trucks, boats, ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles to large recreational vehicles etc.
- The portable system can also be used for other purposes such as portable expanding structures that can protect people from snow, sand, storms and inclement weather that normal tents cannot protect against especially with insulation option and interior heaters/cooling systems.
- Thus, specific embodiments of a retractable vehicle cover have been disclosed. It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims.
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